Two Hostesses Entertain For Magnolia Study Club
Mrs. R. P. McKay hosted the Magnolia Study Club with Mrs. W. E. Young as co host Thursday. President Mrs. Fred Tucker led pledges and the meeting. A cancer drive offering was taken and a civil defense warden was appointed. Mrs. White reviewed Compton's Treaty of Paris and John Jay life details. Social period followed with listed members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. McKay
Magnolia Study Club
W. E. Young
Fred Tucker
Tucker
Reynolds
Lafayette
C. C. Lucky
A. T. White
White
Tom Leos
Compton
Paris
America
New York
Aline Banister
A. R. Butler
R. L. Fuller
Milton Ford
Ed Hislop, Jr
Tom Lees
F. Reitzell
Joe F. Smith
A. T. White, Jr
W. N. Reynolds
Cancer Society Thanks Workers in Ouachita Parish
The Ouachita Parish Chapter of the American Cancer Society thanks numerous ladies who helped during the fund drive. Names listed include Mrs. Annie L. Layman, Mrs. A. B. Colmer, Mrs. Gordon Wright, Mrs. R. O. Ware, Mrs. George W. Sellers and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita Parish
The
American Cancer Society
Annie L. Layman
A. B. Colmer
Gordon Wright
R. O. Ware
George W. Sellers
Murray Bernstein
Nancy Pace
Aline Bannister
Joe Marx Jr
W. A. Cornett
Louis Masur Jr
Sidney Gill
C. B. Flinn
Harrel Webster
K. N. McGoldrick
E. F. Holdsworth
Farmerville Residents Travel and Family Visits
Farmerville notes several visits and travel details. Mrs Fred P Revels visits sister Mrs R L Holmes in Dallas Texas. Virginia Dave Griffin and Donald Griffin of Sterling ton stay with grandfather Mr T E Griffin and aunt Mrs Ruth Glover. Capt Herman Plennigs heads to Fort Riley Kansas for ten weeks of intelligence training after Korea leave. Maurine Caldwell of Parkdale Arkansas visits grandparents Mr and Mrs J T Williams while mother Mrs J M Caldwell recovers in Monroe hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred P. Revels
R. L. Holmes
Dallas
Tex
Virginia Dave Griffin
Donald Griffin
Sterlington
T. E. Griffin
Ruth Glover
Wodde Samples
B. B. Taylor
Oil City
Homer Armstrong
Herman Plennigs
Ft. Riely
Kans
Korea
Farmerville
Maurine Caldwell
Parkdale
Ark
J. T. Williams
J. M. Caldwell
Monroe Hospital
Clothing Outlook Bright for 1953 Says Expert
Miss Margaret Brumby of the L. S. A. agricultural extension service reports a bright 1953 clothing outlook. She notes backlogs in ready made garments and yard goods, ample wool fiber supply, and rising use of man-made fibers like nylon and rayon mixed with wool and cotton to boost strength and warmth. Prices stabilized by high inventories last year, aiding retailers and housewives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Brumby
L. S. A. Agricultural Extension Service
Euna D. Spielman
Brumby
Military Department
Orion
Daeron
Three Convicts Die After Drinking Paint Thinner at Kilby Prison
In Montgomery Alabama three convicts died at Kilby Prison after consuming paint thinner. The deaths include Troy Blackstock linked to the Blackstock crime family. eight others fell ill. Victims named include Calvin C. Roper serving 25 years for robbery and D C Everett serving two years for grand larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Troy Blackstock
Kilby
Blackstock
Blackstock Brothers
Leakesville
Miss
Thomas Roy
Calvin C. Roper
Dallas County
D. C. Everett
Marshall County
Community Notes From Farmerville and Nearby Areas
Local residents attend events and visit relatives across Louisiana and Mississippi. Librarian Merele Whitman and Joe Henry Baughman traveled to Mexico City for a library convention, while numerous families announce births and weekend visits, and members like Pvt George W. Phelps return on leave from Korea. Names include Allen, Odom, Forsmark, Ramsey, Wilson, Black, Barron, Read, Rogers, Whitaker, Gaddis, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merele Whitman
Farmerville High School
Joe Henry Baughman
Mexico City
L. C. Allen
Susan Etta
Ruston Hospital
Heard Odom
Farmerville
Monroe
George W. Phelps
Lavelle Phelps
Korea
A. J. Phillips
Janet
Hazel Forsmark
Jackson
Miss
Eugene Forsmark
James Joe Ramsey
Mobile
Ala
D. O. Ramsey
J. L. Davidson
J. S. Wilson
Pilot Point
Tex
E. D. Wilson
Shady Laster
L. J
Homer Armstrong
el Dorado
Lonnie Black
Lonnie Black, Jr
Urbana
Hall
Ralph A. Gulley
Rolla, Ill
Lazarus Baughman
John B. Hester
Johnny Hester
Houston
Messers
J. R. Dawkins
W. J. Turnage
Ragan D. Madden
Ruston
New Orleans
Estelle Greer
Judy
Bastrop
C. E. Granbury
Mr. Granbury
Dimple Tucker
Monroe Tucker
Bobby Tettleton
Barnes Hayes, Jr
John Earl Taylor
P. L. Read
Juddy Rogers
Beverely Sue
Alexandria
J. A. Roan
J. B. Hughes
Springhill
Frank Barron
Barron
C. A. Chatham
Local Personal News Highlights from Monroe and Surrounding Areas
Week end visits feature Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Ferguson of Waco with West Monroe and Elliott families. Birth announced for Marian Keller daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Broadway Gilbert with grandparents Dayton Harley and J. K. Broadway Sr. Salient holiday visits include Aubrey Pyburn and Irene Schober in Monroe and Ralph King in Memphis. Harry Hubenthall relocates from Shreveport to Monroe with Eugene Windes residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Ferguson
Waco
Texas
C. E. Ferguson
West Monroe
T. H. Elliott
Ferguson
Sally Elliott
James Broadway
Gilbert
Marian Keller
Dayton Harley
J. K. Broadway
Jack Terzia
Harry Hubenthall
Shreveport
Monroe
Eugene Windes
Marine Corps Regulations Specify Chevrons by Arm Line
1825 U.S. Marine Corps directives require sergeants to wear chevrons above the elbow and corporals below the elbow, setting distinct insignia placements for noncommissioned ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. SS. Marine Corps
Amphibian Alligator tanks used by Marines in 1924
Amphibian tanks known as Alligator tanks were employed by the U S Marines in 1924 to test and deploy amphibious vehicle capabilities. The term Alligator referenced the early armored devices before standard naming. This historical note highlights the evolution of Marine amphibious gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Marine Corps Colors Standards Scarlet and New Gold
The long established Marine Corps tradition uses scarlet and newly minted gold as its official standards and flags, reflecting the service’s heritage and ceremonial color scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Marine Corps
Social Calendar Highlights Monroe Clubs and Meetings
A dense schedule lists Wednesday clubs in Monroe with times and hosts at Lotus Club Frances Hotel and various homes. Groups include Monroe Literary Club Rev R T Watson guest speaker, Welcome Wagon Newcomers at Frances Hotel 12 30, and multiple Y Teens and Garden clubs with meetings at Lenwil School Edgewater Gardens and YWCA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Literary Club
Lotus Club
J. D. Kelly
R. T. Watson
Newcomer's Club
Frances Hotel
Study Club
A. E. Montgomery
Bayou DeSiard Garden Club
Milhaven Plantation
Beverly Martin
Fred Heunefeld, Jr
College Place
Circle 4
Lamkin Community Church
Louisville Ave
Magnolia Study Club
W. N. Reynolds
Forsythe Avenue
Sherrouse
Jemima
Carrie Phillips
P. A. Colvin
Christian Women’s Fellowship of
First Christian Church
Fellowship Hall
Lida Benton P.-T. A
Twin City Council
P.T. A
Crosley School
Local Social Roundup Hits Alexandria and Nearby towns
Mrs. John McDonald of Alexandria along with Mrs. W P Hickman of Colfax hosted at Mrs T Hardiner s home. Lucille Spinks visited Ruston relatives while Miss Eula Mae Fletcher of Rayville returned home with her mother and sister Edna Fletcher. Several students from Louisiana Tech Ruston were home for the weekend including C W Branton Cary King Jr Frances Hollenshead Paul Higgins and Seborn Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald
Alexandria
W. P. Hickman
Colfax
Lucille Spinks
Ruston
Eon Brooks
Oakdale
O. F. Matthews
Matthews
Shreveport
Eula Mae Feltcher
Rayville
John Fletcher
Edna Fletcher
Ike Harris
John Terrell
Emmitt Leckey
Pollock
Terrell
Louisiana Tech
C. W. Branton
Cary King Jr
Frances Hollenshead
Paul Higgins
Seborn Thomas
Ellis Babcock Jr
Lafayette
Bessie Walsh
Winnfield
Crit Asher
Bogalusa
Leon Brooks
Dora Tannehill
Ed Flevins
Dick Walsh
Shirley
L. O. Clinton
Pineville
Auben Walters
Grayson
Fount Walters
G. E. McDaniel
Kelly
L. Valentine
A. M. Johnston
George Harrington
Wade Cotton
Monroe
Lake Charles
Musical Coterie Welcomes New Member in Beethoven Study
The Musical Coterie met Friday at Mrs. F W Allison home with new member Mrs. Felix J Willey welcomed. Miss Emy-Lou Biedenharn presented Beethoven life and forest inspired themes from the oratorio From Christ On The Mount Of Olives. Mrs. Clyde Sanders sang Praise The Redeemers Goodness and the duet On Me Then Fall. Welcomes guest Mrs. Leroy Anspach. Members listed include many named ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Allison
Felix J. Willey
Allison
Ludwig van Beethoven
Emy-Lou Biedenharn
Beethoven
Christ On the Mount of Olives
Clyde Sanders
Ben R. Simpson
Gertrude Sandrock
Leroy Anspach
B. D. Allbritton
Z. C. Ambrose
Emy-Lou Biedenham
James G. Caldwell
Grayson Guthrie, Jr
L. Jack Hayes
E. F. Hayward, Jr
H. H. Land
H. G. McDonald
J. R. McKinley
J. E. Murphy
P. L. Perot
Anne Prichard
Ben R. Simpson, Jr
Eloise C. Stanhope
Briscoe Trousdale, Jr
H. A. Whitfield
Bobby Wilson
Everett Zeagler
Tree root hairs as fine as gossamer
Most root hairs of a tree are extremely thin, about 1/250 of an inch in diameter, resembling delicate filaments. The observation highlights the minuteness of root hairs relative to the overall plant structure.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cancer Society
Folgers
Miss Brumby
Covenant Presbyterian Women’s Bazaar
Diana Mickel
Billy Haddad
Howard Young
F. G. LaMoyne
Richard Bradley
Episcopal Parish House
Leon Noland, Jr
W. A. Walker
Glen Walker
Ralph King and
Ralph Jr
Memphis, Tenn
Kay McCue
Betty Sackman Marx
G. L. Thomp- Scott
Little Rock, Ark
Margem Jackson
Mrs. B. R. Brazzil
Dallas, Tex
Marine Corps Standards
Teria
Circle 5
Women of the Covenant Presbyterian Church
Y. W. C. A. Board of Directors
Blue Triangle
Bayou DeSiard Country Club
R. C. White
Max Durham
John Drouet
O. B
Masonic Temple
Circle 3
North Louisiana
American Pew
Cameo Room
Virginia Hotel
L. J. Hulin
L. D. Rogers
R. M. Kettenring
Paul Newman
Otto E. Passman
Missouri Pacific Booster Hall
Delta Sigma Fraternity
Roxy Salley
Pargoud Drive
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Brown Auditorium
State College
Frank Spivey
First Methodist Church
Monroe Garden Club
Henry Bernstein, Jr
Riverside Drive
John Theus
Loop Road
Lewis Slater
Chauvin
Bernice McCrary
Short St
Urania
Allied van Lines, Inc
DIAL
Faulk-Collier Bondedato Inc
Studebaker
Studebiker
St.joseph
Weldon
Monroe, LA
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